In a move consistent with previous practices, El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal has released an updated list enumerating individuals transferred to ICE custody. The disclosed list comprehensively details the transfers that occurred from July 1 to September 30, under the scope of assuring community safety and adhering to Colorado legislation.
The Sheriff's office has underscored their effort to maintain transparency, as El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal explicitly mentioned in the statement, "As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, I am once again releasing a list of individuals and their associated criminal charges connected to the safe and secure transfer of custody to our federal partners at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement." To fully comply with Colorado law and to noticeably continue ensuring local community security, these releases have been a noteworthy part of the Sheriff's routine updates.
The information pertains to a variety of charges ranging from vehicular offenses to more serious allegations such as kidnapping and assault. For instance, the list includes individuals like Munoz, Elva Nida, charged with multiple counts, including vehicular eluding and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, who was transferred to ICE on July 2. Detailed in the same list, Ramirez-Hernandez, Miguel Angel, facing charges like violation of a restraining order, was transferred on July 11, and Gonzalez-Perez, Jacinto, booked for careless driving with injury, was moved to ICE custody mid-July.
With the imminent 2026 Legislative Session on the horizon, Sheriff Roybal didn't fail to express his concerns, stating through El Paso County Sheriff's Office website, "I urge the Governor and members of the legislature to recognize the critical need for law enforcement to work in coordination with our federal partners to hold individuals accountable for criminal behavior." This poignant call to action highlights the ongoing conversation around immigration enforcement and local law enforcement’s role within Colorado's legal framework.
The full list of individuals transferred is made available for review on the El Paso County Sheriff's Office website. Additionally, there's mention of 14 other individuals who, despite holding criminal charges, were released from the El Paso County Jail before ICE could take custody, adhering to the stipulations of state law. The Sheriff’s Office continues to navigate the dichotomy of ensuring public safety while concurrently managing the civil liberties of those within the immigration process.
